lax

lax; loose

English translations

  1. 01

    lax

  2. 02

    loose

  3. 03

    relaxed

Word details

German meaning
Lax bedeutet nachlässig, unachtsam oder schlaff in Bezug auf Regeln, Pflichten oder Standards.
English meaning
Lax means negligent, careless, or slack in regard to rules, duties, or standards.
Synonym
locker, nachlässig
German example
Die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen waren lax, was zu dem Unfall führte.
English example
The security measures were lax, which led to the accident.
Comparative
laxerSuperlative: am laxesten

Example sentences with “lax”

  1. Die Regeln wurden sehr lax ausgelegt. (The rules were interpreted very laxly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'lax' an adjective?

Yes, it is an adjective that can also function as an adverb.